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YL03 OWP

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,403 mi
Last recorded120,403 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 OWP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 105,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 99,534 miles

EML is on

exhaust heat shield loose

no reverse lights

rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 May 2018 99,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML is on

exhaust heat shield loose

no reverse lights

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 May 2017 94,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 89,227 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 89,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 83,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 83,053 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,578 miles

Oil leak

engine misfire

exhaust smoking

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

engine misfire

exhaust smoking

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 May 2013 71,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2013 71,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on on dash

Pass 22 May 2012 64,301 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 62,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 May 2011 57,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 May 2011 57,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2010 48,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,632 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,419 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brakes worn and overheated.

nearside rear tyre has nail in.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 724,821 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,566 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YL03 OWP is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL03 OWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YL03 OWP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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